Chainsaw Operation  is a practical guide to safe work technique for chainsaw operators. Some three decades in making and refinement, this detailed yet easy to read manual is comprehensive in its range of concerns.

The introductory chapter to this book gives and overview of chainsaw development through the years and includes a number of old illustrations.  This chapter also provides advice on the selection of present day chainsaws. To this end it is supported by a table of specifications for a number of professional type chainsaws.

Such matters as safe use of chainsaws generally, trimming, cross cutting, ripping, tree falling, chainsaw maintenance and environmental care are all addressed in the main chapters of this comprehensive reference.  These are supplemented by another chapter that outlines the specialised subjects of pole saws, chainsaw mills, the chainsaw drill attachment and emergency service chainsaws.

The text is liberally illustrated, with numerous line drawings, many colour plates and a number of cartoons.

Without a doubt, Chainsaw Operation  is a 'must' for those involved in the safe operation and proper maintenance of chainsaws.  It is a most worthy addition to the bookshelf for all in the fields of horticulture, forestry, conservation land management, agriculture and the emergency services.